Energy, Climate, & Infrastructure Security (ECIS)

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Solar CSP R&D Activities at Sandia

On March 3, 2011, in

Sandia supports the DOE Concentrating Solar Power Program and the CSP industry by providing: R&D on CSP components and systems; advanced component development; component and systems analysis; test and evaluation; and supporting market development activities. Listed below are systems and technologies supported by Sandia National Laboratories.

Solar Energy

On February 3, 2011, in

Solar Programs Photovoltaics Concentrating Solar Power Sunshine to Petrol Solar Fact Sheets Solar Publications Recent Solar Highlights Photovoltaics (PV) Photovoltaics (PV) is a method of generating electrical power by converting solar light into electricity. Sandia photovoltaic work is centered on developing cost-effective, reliable photovoltaic energy systems produced by US industry and used worldwide. Learn More [...]

Renewable Energy

On November 10, 2010, in

Renewable Energy Wind Solar Water Geothermal Biomass Renewable Energy Events Renewable News Renewable Energy Renewable energy comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides and waves, and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. In 2008, about 19% of global final energy consumption came from renewables, with 13% coming from traditional biomass, which is [...]

Energy

On November 4, 2010, in

Energy Security Renewable Transportation Nuclear Fossil Energy Efficiency Energy Publications Energy Events Energy News Energy Security The Energy Security program area works to reduce the risks of transformative energy solutions that will enhance the nation’s security and economic prosperity. Energy security research at Sandia seeks to address key challenges facing our nation and the world. [...]